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Dia de los Muertos Sugar Skulls

Fall 2022

During the week of Oct 31 – Nov 4, 3rd grade students in Methow Arts’ Youth Arts Initiative program at the Methow Valley Elementary School learned about Dia de los Muertos Calaveras de Azucar (Day of the Dead Sugar Skulls) with instructor Bethany Wray. They studied traditions surrounding Day of the Dad prior to creating… [Read More]

YAI brings pendulum paintings to 2nd Graders

October 2022

Youth Art Instructor Bethany Wray worked with 2nd graders today. In this dynamic art lesson they applied what they are learning in their current International Baccalaureate unit about Force & Motion to create pendulum paintings in art. Pendulum painting teaches kids about the forces of motion and gravity with a new painting technique by exchanging… [Read More]

Never Come Down

Sat, Jan 14, 7pm, 2023

TICKETS HERE Weaving together modern and traditional styles of Bluegrass and Americana, Never Come Down is a Portland, Oregon based 5-piece composed of Joe Suskind (guitar), Crystal Lariza (vocals), Brian Alley (banjo), Kaden Hurst (mandolin), and Ben Ticknor (bass). Their dedication to thoughtful songwriting and dynamic arrangements highlight polished technical skills and a commitment to… [Read More]

Second City Swipes Right: An Incomplete Guide to the Ultimate Date Night!

Sat, Feb 11, 7:30pm, 2023

TICKETS HERE. ADULT ONLY – 21 YRS AND OVER. It’s love at first laugh with The Second City! Bring your partner, lover, significant other, spouse, friend with benefits, friend with EXTRA benefits, platonic BFF, or your spectacularly single self to The Second City Swipes Right: An Incomplete Guide to The Ultimate Date Night, the brand-new… [Read More]

Arts education programs spotlight BIPOC artists

Spring 2021

Historically underrepresented in arts education curricula, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) artists took center stage in Methow Arts’ art lessons in 2022 and into 2023. Studying art from the past is an effective and time-honored tradition. Art from different eras in history helps us learn about the cultures it comes from. Based on… [Read More]

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